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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
[Copy of Letter from an Active Young Bust
ness Mani

80 MARTIHsBuRG. W. VA. Jan. 90. 1887.
can restrain my feelings no longer to OK
uress 10 Won nv hearty cooperation with you
in tlsrsIoirIu prIlots -cJTtc ana congrat-
ulate you in the successful maintenance of
:: True Dpmocrdcy." and do truly hope that the
Camdcmites of this State may very soon re-
aIizc the fact. that they cannot play JttH s,cdy
with the politics of West Virginia any longer.
and that they are not the only people in the
State. Very truly yours,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
rcopv of letter from another Farmer

DuFFIELD's, W. VA. Jan. "a, 1887.
I saw Yesterday. and he says -- Is
circulating petition censuring those members
of the Legislature who declined going into cau-
Gus - says the me:I and those who have
most at stake are pleased ut the stand taken
against monopoly. and sincerely trust that You
and the rest of the gallant band will stand firm
to the end. Yours respectfully,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

Very truly yovrs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter of John o. Aglionby,
Esnl

Yery truly yours,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

in opposing the election of johnson n. Cam
Interests of the people and the Desperate
party of the Stnte. We, ms Sotefss ftils en-
dorse your action and trust that you viii still
remain firm and mistaken III your desotson 20
the principles of right and justice, and tfss IN
the end. party and principle mag triumph and
not individuals. Yours very respectfully.
[signedl JAMES LANIGAS. " w.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

CHAnLEsTowS. w. VA. Jan. p. 1887.
We have the first ballot here for Senator. l
do not see how Col. Chew and yourself could
do other than you have done. The Camden
issue was made here ut the Primaries. and you
both were nominated on that issue. Petitions
by the pros aud cons have been circulated here
for signatures, but neither has been presented
to me.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
rCopy of Letter from ]. B. fancy, Ed. of
Wheeling Register
WHEELING, W. VA. Feb. 9.

WHEELING, W. VA. Feb. 9, 1887.
Yours Just at hand. After my best respects;
permit me to say your words on Senatorial
nomination will be published with pleasure and
i only regret did not get It sooner Qny
have been read with so much more eagerness,
because of its freshness.
Again expressing my regards and hoping.
for the party's sake. a rift in the dark clouds
Of opposition to the caucus nominee, may illu-
inmate your vision. / am.
Very truly yours,
TSi1nad j. Is. fancy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter Of Prominent Lawyer ]
purLrrpr. W. VA. Feb. IL. 1887.


+%* " hnv" carefully watched the
Senatorial fight ut Charleston since it began.
aud am grntfrd i" know that at least some of
the Democracy Of this State cannot lie tagged
for any particular destination. Your c"urscln
this matter is endorsed by that great. silent
mass of honest yrOtanry who hesitate to- cX-
press their views in print, but prefer t" EN-
phasiZe their opinions at the ballot box: "i
which we have inst had ancxample ut tile eler-
finn l,ut fail
Tr,il,.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
tCopy of letter from brilliant young news
paper man.
WESTON. W. VA. Jan. %. 1887.

WESTON. W VA. Jan. %, 1857.
What do You think of the outlook? l wish
you would write nue. what your honest convic
tons are concerning the final result of the Sem
at0riul qcestion. I am in hearty accord. as is
also majority of the Democrats of this coun-
ty. with your policy and course thus far. al
though by INSCRIPTIONS manipulations, they
succeeded in nominating and electing-a CAM
den delegate from this county. Please give
me your views as to what will be done in the
end. Very truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter of Jefferson Farmer. ]

MoLER's. JEFF CO.. w. VA. Feb. 29. 1887
There has been much said about you and
Chew for et:,vin" out of the caucus. but after
you sift them ont. they arc not Democrats. but
remnants. What more could you expect? l
want yOu and Chew to stand as firm "s the
Rock Of Gil ratar. and never vote for Camden.
.CH
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from letter of Merchant Of Taylor
cOunty.1
GRAFTON. w. VA. Jan. "a. !

GRAFTON. W. VA. Jan. "a. 1887.
I am glad to know you are sticking to- the
Jeffcrsonian doctrine. and opposed to all rings
and cliques. / WIS talking to Il leading Re
publican yesterday. who is for Camden. and
the information that I-got from him is that the
Camden faction are trying to get the Rcpnb-
lican vote split. SO as to get enough votes from
it to elect Camden. We are
ulad to SEQ that all the Drains oI,Iyvs1d TO
Camden. both in the Legislature and here.
Yours resDcctfullv. --
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

Extracs from Letter of n Member of County
(Ourt

CuAnLEsTowS. W. VA. Feb. 3. 1887.
All honor and praise to tho
immortal twelve. and ! say. and tdnk but
echo the sentiments of the majority of your
constituents. Stand your ground, and the
people will applaud you.
Very respectfully.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter of Prominent Business
Man of Charlestown.l

CuARLEsTowN. W. VA. Jan. %. 1887
We highly approve your
course in the Senatorial Contest. and hope you
will hold out to the bitter end
Yours very truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
TCopy of Communication received from Local
Assembly, No. 6195, Knights of Ldbor-1
Coal VALLEY. W. VA. Fe

Coal VALLEY. W. VA. Feb. 81. 1887.
To Hon. D. B. Lucas and EEeueH Others. Mem
beg.s of the Senate and House Of Delegates:
The members of this Assembly return their
sincere thanks to you for the manly and pdtri-
otto course which you have pursued in the SEN
dtorial contestin your opposition to monopoly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
tconx of Letter from. a Bright Young Fa-mer.l

MoLER's. JEFF. Co. w. Va, Feb. 4, 1887.
/ write In behals of myself and several of my
neipbbors to thank you and Mr.. Chew for the
stand you huve taken in our contest Tor U. ..
senator. and II is our earnest hope that you
will mot let up until you have defeated j. n.
Camden. can get you large petition II you
think necessary.
Respectfully.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

roe is that our party pledge against monopoly
shall be faithfully carried out; II not: we are
ready to unite with any party that will: we
can bring YOU q strong delegation to back you,
if you desire it. Yours truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
TCopy of Letter from the Secretary of Dem.
Executive Committee of jeff. Col


February. 2. 1887. ! b.
understand that a number of petitions have
been forwarded from this county with II view
of influencing. the action of our Representa-
tivcs in the Senatorial fight now pending. |
have seen none of the petitions. and conse-
Qucntly have signed none ffcel u deep inter-
est in the rcsmlt-fuly endorse the stand you
have takcn-trust you will succeed in defeating
monopoly. Yours very truly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

30. makes close connection ut waynGs-
hUro junction with c. * y. Ky. east and west
bound trains
No las Pullman Buffet Sleeper from Chat
iauooga to New York (withOut chanSe) viz
ROanUkcs FIIgcrstown and Harrisburg.
No makes through connection via Shen>
antiOal Junction and Il. Il o. II. Z. for Wash
iIIgtuu aud Baltimore. and ut Hagerstown with
W. NJ. Railroad for baltimore. and e. V. Rail-
road for Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New
o. HOWARD ROYER.
Gen. Pass and Ticket Agent.
DAVID ". FLICKWIR. Roanoke, Va.
Superintendent, Roanoke, Va.
G. ". FCT'rERER,
Pass. Agent, IIagerstown. Nd
March, -. 1887.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

UNION. W. VA, jan. 90. 1887.
trust that YOU and your coadjutors may
compass the overthrow of the Camden uutocra-
CIV in this State. The feeIin" here against
Camden is intense. and believe that you hive
the moral support of ninc-tenths of the people
of this county.
Yours truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from letter OF distinguished citi-
zen of Grcephricr Co..
LEw1sBuRe. W. VA. Nov. 10,

LEw1sBuRe. W. VA. Nov. 10, 1886.
believe with proper man
sgement. we have now gotten Camden beaten.
however, that we can only compass his defeat
by keeping enough Democrats from going into
caucus; and counting on yoTand Chew, am
satisfied we can get sufficient number to stay
out; but If you go into it and arc bound by
caucus nomination. then are we delivered over.
bound hand and foot, in advance to the enemy.
Very truly. - -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Letters from Prominent Dem
ocrats to Mr.. Lucas, Before
his Appointment.
EXTRACT from letter of gentleman of Jeffer
son eounty.l

OCTOBER s, 1885.
Dear Sir:-On my arrival ut Kearneysville
on Saturday foand the Republicans there in
full force. with the distinct understanding to do
their hest to defeat you. The proposition was
to take ruau from Shepherdstown who would
carry the temperance people, aud C was to
furnish the money to do the balance. This was
told me by friend. who was in the meeting:
to him and told him. III anything of the kind
was done. it was calculated to injure him in the
county; SO he went up and exploded the whole
thing, and they adjourned without doing any
thing Sincerely yours, -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

rat the end of said letter was the following
by distinguished CitiZenl
/ condemn Mr.. IS movement. and am
to trust the patriotism Of our Repre-
sentatives Yours, &c,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter of a jefferson Farmer.l

CHARLEsTowN. W. VA. Feb 10. 1897.
Congratulate you on your success. aud from
what / gather there is a strong desire on the
part of the people to have Gov. Wilson 10 APP
point you to fill the vacancy in the event of no
election. 1 feel proud of my Judgment at the
last primary, for resisting all Overtures from
the Camden crowd and fdvOring and working
for You.
Very truly Yours.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Yours faithfully,

NOTE.-Mr. L. has received over 500 con-
gratulatory letters since his appointment, all
breathing the same spirit of the above, written
during the session.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

HARPER's FERRY w. VA. Feb. Z. 1887.
It affords me a great deal
of amusement to see the CONSERVATION and
alarm that the Big Thirteen gre creating in the
ranks of the 1nonopuiists. All l have got to
say is stand to your guns and you will make it
mighty hot for somebody before you get
through.
Yours faithfully.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Copy of letter from another prominent At
: torney at LAW. of Monroe.l
UNION. w. VA. jar. u, 1887.

UNION. ". VA. jar. q, 1887.
Hurrah for the Big IL Stand firm. The
honest Democracy say amen to your noble
fight. There are not twenty Democrats in this
1Monroe) county who prefer Camden to any
other Democrat in the State. No man knows
th;s fact better than -. The desire of
syery honest and Intelligent Democrat in Mon
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Extract from Letter from Anchorage. Kcu-
tucky.l



My Dear .Sir:-I hav" watched the papers
with the greatest possible interest. but hays
been tantaliZed with but mca%rc news of your
Senatorial contest. l glory in your courage in
taking the stand you have Your course is. no
doubt. censurcd by some, and termed a. bolt
ing" l only trust and pray That you will
screw the bolt up so tight that it will stick with
out waiver till the - machine" stops run
ming.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

MoLER's. W. VA. Jan. "a. 1887
Mr.. Camden's representative returned home
on Saturday. and went to work the same day
Chew did not attend the caucus.
For Gods sake keep Camden from getting to
the Senate! DO your best!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
Western EaaryIand r. e.
FINE TABLE.

Taking Effect Sunday, March IL. 1887
Eastern Standard or 18th Meridian Titne.)
LEAVE HAGERSTOWS,
Daily except Sunday.
500 A. VI. Exprcss-aTrive at Baltimore II. 10
"a and II OF 4. n. end O5P. VI. For Edge
mont and intermediate points.
$50 P. NJ Maii-arriving at Baltimore 80
T. NJ.
Daily.
1207 r. II Fast Mail-arTiving at Baltimore
3.OOP. y.
ARRIVE Ar HAGERSTowN.
Daily Except Sunday.
900 4. VI. and 3.3j and 6 90 p. NJ From
EtISSem0nt and intermediate points.
10 ?. ". through AccommOdatiOu-leaSing
Baltimore NJ 500 \. 81.
SloP. ". Express-icating Baltimore 4.eo
r. II.
Daily
745 4. ". Fast MaiI-IGEsiEg Baltimore Al
40 \. NJ
J. ". HOOD. General Manager.
B. IT. GRISWOLD, Gen'I Pass. Agent
March y, 1857
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

Copies and Extracts from Let
tiers Received from Demo-
Gratis Approving the
Position Taken in
the late LegisIa-
ture.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

For Trunks. satch-ls and Yalises, go direct
o WN. EAEs s Co., Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
RoMSEY. W. VA, Jan. %. 1SS

GCopy of Letter from a Distinguished Physi-
clan
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

Extract from letter of an eminent Physician.l
KABLETowS, w. VA, Jan. 20, 1887.
The true Democracy in our county CIcffer-
SOM endorse your action. Go ahead Re-
member, we went in to win against Monopoly!
Yours very truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05
1Js1os. w. VA. Jan. 90. 1887.

Extract from Letter of Scholar and Lite'a-
tear of Monroe County.]
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-04-05

I. therefore. say to yon that as strong,
comprehensive statement of the .Jeffcrsoniaa
doctrine. it Is powerful and eloquent.
Yours truly,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-23
ghs Eors worth Msxxass.

BUTTER -2l6221sc peg \ /; creamery ESQ.
b COTTON-S@sk.
COEEEE-Rio, fair zoe; prime 2oHc; oheioe
2Ihc; LeguYrs i9ci Java 291ic; Golden Bio
csc; Pea Berry go.
OHEESE-Ths better grades sid Ohio factory
losi IOIic; full cream twins l5e.
CASBAGE-Northerr, per crate, 81 80.
CANNED GOODS-Pricea per dozen: Pins
apples, standard, 81 10; peaches. standard,
Rs, 81 &c; 5 rs s. so; seconds, rs. q 15; ) rs
81 26; strawberries, rs 81 70; blaokbeIries
81 IS: green cages s.: rsspberries, : 10, y Soi
green peas 81 l0Gl 50; tomatoes, standard,
ne 81 10; seconds, rs s.; 5 bs 81 90;
green corr 81 l0G1 50; oysters, fun weight.
/ d 90995o; rs 81 1891 go: L. WI. s.;
ns s.; salmon, b g 1922 %: sardiless AS,
SIS IS per 100; imported $l2 5o4l5 W; Imported,
rs, SIS 0e62l 90; TsE's condemned mtis % ..
DRY GOODS-Price list Of fail and winter,
1897:
Prints-Alhion silver grsys, 5Kc: Albion ssl-
ids, 5ISc; Aliens fancy, SIC; Aliens pinks,
53Ee; Aliens staples, SIC; Annesbury fancy,
SIC; American fancy, 5lzc; American indigo,
10; Eddystone novelties, &c; Berwick, 5&ci
Charter OaE, Axe; RSmapo, $40; Merrimack
shlrtings, Sc; MerIimack fancy, 51<c; Richmond
pink 5Ec; Simpson mourning, &c; Simpson
silver gray &c; Simpson fancy, &c; Steele river.
5Nc; Slater solid, 5Hc; Windsor novelties, &c.
Brown Cot l.. l. 1 4, 5h05xc;
Adriaac A, exc: Argyle Al, 6xc; Belfast Il.
"A, 5xc; Black Crow 55Sc; Boot o, A, on
zoe: Clifton @. @. @. exc; DERBY, 6ne brown,
&c; Exposition A. &c; Exposition Is. BIC;
Family cotton, 6'<ei Glendale, exc; Granite
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-23
{, ZHG4sAE E5AEKG1S,
f'ea&uoe and Provisions,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. Archaeological and
steady. Wheat opened steady and advanced
early, toward closo was firm and closed &c
size: January Sic; February S21zc bid May
s5@S5Hc, closing at S5Hc. Germ &C higher;
cash 46{@4jc; January 46'sc; c'osirng at 4655
clofing at 1870. Oats steady; each axe;
May $3.50 Cornmeal firm at S! As;
Wbiaky steadY at 81 O5 Provisions firm |;
meats. boxed, shoulders S. 75d6 90; long C ear
ST 5O07 IS clear ribs 81 1901 s71s; short clears
sie1A@8 co. Bacon, b xed, shoulders Sc 80;
short clears EsS ely Hams steady at $40 25G
y CO.. Afternoon board-Wheat higher; jan
nary Sl9c bid; February S21c, bid; May s5a+c
Corn Higher; January 47c; February 475sc bid ;
May SOC bid. Oats strong; May 33c.
CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. % ALI markets on
Change were qaiet and fe atureless this morn
log. May pork was fraction higher at SIS 20
on light receipts of hogs, and under heavy sell
market continued i1feless all through the day
Al y wheas opened at sac, tased OF to S41<c,
and on heavy buying went to sage
was at e eoa DOWN whea5
greater part Of the TINS held steady around SAC
Leading futures closed: WhsaS-January 1T5ac;
February 1sHc: March 1870; Nay sac. Corn
January 472sc; February 4914c: NAV "a &c. Mess
pork, per bagrel-J nuary $l4 %; February
SO 62H. Lard-Janusry 81 7l1zi February
81 S714; March 81 97zs; aIay IS Is. Short ribs.
ST 8714; May IS OK. Cash quotations were
Flour quiet a1d steady Wun prices nominaly
uncha; ged. Wh0&t-Eo. . red 7SHc. Corn
No. 2, 4S'Gc. Mess porA per Sarrei, Sl4 I5dl Is o.
Lara, par 100 pounds, ST IS. Short ribs sides,
loose, 81 650T 20. Dry salt shoulders boxed,
So 9Oa6 CO; short clear sides, boxed, S. COd8 05.
NEW YO2K, Dec. 22.-Coffee-Spot fair: Rio
st ady at ls2lel9c; options heavy and lower,
closing steady. Sales $4,000 bags. December
Is 300l640; January &c 150l6 20; February i6 100
Is 25; March 1G 006lf Is; April Is 959l6 %;
May Is 95016 o.; June Is sj@15 50; July 10 7O6
10 25; October Sl4il0; November IA 65Gl4 S.;
December, lsSs. IA 65al4 80. Sugar firm;
Mani Ia STRIVE 414c; extra ship Itlola arrive
&c; refined quiet; standard 4 16c; con-
fsc.ioners' &C MClasses Il.
NEW ORLEANS, La. Dec. 22.-All markets
dull and unchanged. The Indictment weather
checks business; lt9ur STEADY and firm m
extra fancy s. al so; wintar wheaf patents
81 5O@4 so; Minnesota patent process 81 99G
90. Corn quiet and weak, mixed and yellow
e2c; white 63,. Oats q lee but steady;
No. ?, 42c. Cornmeal quiet at 81 20
aPa 81 5o b ge' meas shogda2s
long clear 81 sSk: clear ribs So Co; bacon,
shoulders S. CO: long elea, SIS IL; clear rios
Sc u; hams Sll 50Gl2 90 Whisky heavy at
81 050l 81. Coffee excited and CHER; Rio
l7ka2oc Rice n coed demand at 4}Ea5%c.
Cotton seed products III AID nominal.
choice 44c; prime to strictly prime
1904 16c; good feir to full y fsr 41sG4 3 Ice;
centrifugals, plantation grsnulated SIC; choice
white exc; OF white SIC; choice ye ow elari
yel ow clsrifed 54 q 5-I6o; sec Eds
4hG5c. Moiasses easier; open kettle,
choie e Sic; centEifugals, good prime lsd2lc;
Iime l70isc; syrup quoted sc.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-23
4 PITT8BUKG Blaze.
Two Large Business Rouses Burncd-The
Logs SISI, oGO.

Two Large Business Houses Burncd-The
Loss S1S4. O0O.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. pa fire broke
out in the millinery store Of L. Fleshman
& Co., sol Market street, shortly before l
O'Clock this morning. The flames had
gained considerable Roadway when dis
covered, and before they could be con-
trolled the double four-story structure,
together with the adjoining ive-story
building OF Yeager & Co, toy dealers,
Wss completely Quilted. During the pro.
gless Of tie fire Fireman Gus Daft,
Emil SNAPPER and Scott Ward were in
Jared. DAFT and SpoHer were sburied
under the debris Of the falling fl cor and
severely burned end bruised. Ward was
overcome by smoke aud fell from O lad
der. His condition Is serious. The loss
Of Yesger Co. On stock and building Is
$4,000 insurance SAC. 00O; Fleshmsn &
Co. on stoik $1,000, insurance Sol, 800.
The building was owned by Hocka &
Gregg, loss S24, 200, insurance $50. 600.
Roaenbaum & Co.'S. millinery establish
ment adjoining Yeager & Co. was dam
aged TO the extent Of $4,000. fully in
sured. The fire is supposed to have
caught from lighted cigar stump care
lesely thrown into the rubbish in the
cellar Of Fleshman & Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-23
KLEVEH MEN LOST.
a Steamer In the tactic Burns to thu
Waters Edge,

A Steamer In tho PRciic Burns to the
waters Edge.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Dec. 2l.-The
freight steamer San Vipcente, plying be-
tween San Francisco and Santa Cruz,
took FIRE last night off Pigeon Point, forty
miles south OF Golden Gate, and burned
to the waters edge. The crew consisted
Of nineteeu eli cers and men. The burn
ing was sighted by the Pacific Coast
Steamer Compsny'8 steamer, "QHeen Of
the Pacific" which YVES bound from San
Diego TO san Francisco. Several boats
were lowered aud went TO her rescue.
Captain Lewis and the second mate we're
found en- the deck Of the steam
er, preparing to jump in the sea
as the flames were rapidly surrounding
them. The first mate and four sailors
were found drifting IN boat they had
secured, and another sailor WAS found
Clinging TO the bottom Of another up
turned boat. The men were Gil secured
GDd taken on board the Qqeen OF the Pa
cifc. Several Of them had suffered
greatly from exposure, and one sailor
died II g few hours. No trace could be
found of the other eleven men VINO
composed the crew. II is supposed
they were ill lost. Captain Lewis said
that when the f.e Was first discovered
the men became panic-striken. Most OF
them Jumped into the boss and before 1t
could be lowered the tackle which secured
them burned and the boat fell, throwing
the men into the sea. The San Fincente
wss small steamer owned By the Pacific
Coast Steamship Company, and vslued st
$4,000. No insurance. Loss on cargo
light.